Mr Scott said: “These school surgeries are a great opportunity to take the pulse of youngsters across Shetland and learn what they expect of their representatives, both in Holyrood and the Scottish Youth Parliament.

“I’m keen to find out what our young people think. What does the next generation of Shetlanders want to see happen in their islands, across Scotland and throughout the world?”

Councillor Bill Manson, the SIC spokesman for education, children and young people, said: “These surgeries will offer excellent chances for young people to meet their MSYPs and the MSP face to face, which always makes it easier to make thoughts and concerns clear. I urge them to take these chances to make their points and seek the views and support of their representatives.”

Shetland MSYP Nicole Mouat and Shetland Youth Voice chair­woman Emily Shaw said: “We are both so excited about these joint surgeries. It is such an amazing opportunity for young people all over Shetland to have their voices heard. We cannot wait to get out there and into the schools to hear what the students have to say.”